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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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